Population Structure
Genetic relationships among major quinoa ecological groups.
Jiaqi Quinoa · EPISODE 03
QUINOA
GENOMICS
Reading the language of life.
From 2,260 resequenced germplasm accessions to 41 TB of genomic data, Jiaqi is building a genomic foundation for quinoa discovery and future breeding.
Jiaqi Genomics PlatformFrom laboratory data to breeding decisions
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From Diversity to Data
2,260
Quinoa germplasm accessions whole-genome resequenced
41 TB
Genomic data generated for research and breeding
GWAS
Connecting genome-wide variation with important traits
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Understanding Population Diversity
Jiaqi uses genome-wide analysis to study quinoa genetic diversity. The illustration explains the concept without presenting study groups or results.
Population Structure
AI illustration — not research data
AI illustration — not research data
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From Sequence to Discovery
Resequencing transforms biological diversity into analyzable genomic variation.
Structural Variation
Large-scale genome variation helps explain hidden diversity.
Population Genomics
Highland, middle, coastal and wild groups reveal evolutionary history.
Genomic Platform
Laboratory work, sequencing data and breeding questions are connected.
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Population Genomics
Behind every accession is a history of adaptation. Genomics allows Jiaqi to see relationships that cannot be observed in the field alone.
Genome-wide Population Structure
AI illustration — not research data
AI illustration — not research data
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Genomics Empowering Breeding
Genomics does not end in data. It returns to breeding through GWAS, gene mapping, candidate gene discovery and marker development.
Pan-genome and Structural Variation
AI illustration — not research data
AI illustration — not research data
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Genomics in Action
Breeding creates materials. Genomics explains them and makes them traceable.
GWAS
Connecting phenotypes from the field with genome-wide variation.
Gene Mapping
Locating genomic regions associated with key breeding traits.
Marker Development
Turning biological discoveries into practical breeding tools.
Trait Discovery
Supporting future work on herbicide resistance, maturity, stress tolerance and plant architecture.
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A Genomic Foundation for Future Varieties
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2,260
Accessions Resequenced
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41 TB
Genomic Data
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GWAS
Trait Association Discovery
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Major Ecological Groups
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Breeding
Data Returns to the Field
Research collaboration
Define research questions and collaboration around germplasm, phenotypes and genomics.